A Day in the Life of GBMC Volunteer Wayne Suter

Wayne Sutter has been volunteering at GBMC for the past 11 years.

Sutter started volunteering with the hospital after retirement. He was looking for something to do that would help others when a friend and longtime GBMC volunteer offered the answer.

"I think like a lot of people who get involved in volunteer things, I was asked by a friend," Sutter said.

At first, Sutter was a little hesitant because he wasn't confident in his ability to tend to patients.

"I'm a little squeamish I guess," Sutter said.

He ended up driving the GBMC free shuttle car, the same job his friend had. It was a great fit.

"Jobs like this you can help people and not be directly involved in their care like some of the other volunteers," Sutter said.

Once a week Sutter spends a four-hour shift circling the parking lots at GBMC and offering rides to people visiting the hospital. It's a great help, especially to those with mobility issues.

Sutter explained the shift often comes with a burst of activity as well as some down time.

"There are times when there are lulls, and basically I just go through the radio here and listen to the sports channels or talk radio or whatever inspires me that day," Sutter said.

He enjoyed volunteering at GBMC so much that he got his wife involved. They each have their own volunteer specialty at GBMC. She volunteers with the Nearly New Sale.

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